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Use the following links to find what you are looking for.


Recreation Services

Resources

Support/Advocacy

Organizations


Please feel free to use the discussion forum as well. Just click on the link on the left. I look forward to hearing from you.

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American Red Cross: Preparedness Guidelines for Individuals with Disabilities	Go to Web page
List of books for families dealing with autism	View List
4MyChild: Resources for Parents/Caregivers for those with cerebral palsy	View Washington DC Links
Ability Hub: A list of resources for assistive technology	View List
Disability Resource Directory: Mostly resources for educators, but may have links families can use	View Web Page
FEMA: suggestions on how to prepare an individual with disabilities and their family before disaster strikes	View Suggestions
The Elder and Disability Law Firm: Specializing in supplemental needs trusts, estate planning, medic-aid eligibility, and other special needs	View Website Answer many practical “what-if” questions
Links from the NLD organization to help families with special needs	View Links
The Family Center on Technology and Disability: View assistive technology information	View Website
List of State by State Offices on Special Education	View List
ISER. org: Internet Special Education Resources- Online Resources in Washington, DC	View Listings Find Information on Therapists, Schools, Tutors, Organizations
Administration for Children and Families: Federal agencies, national organizations, publications, and Web sites provide a sample of information for parents of children with special needs.	View Website Resources through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington Family Magazine: Local resources from their Tutoring, Therapy and Special Needs Guide	View Resources Click to find resources in this family magazine to "help your child reach his full potential".
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs	View Website Resources for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse students with special needs
Abilitations On line Store: Where to order products for movement, positioning, sensorimotor, exercise and aquatic play	View Catalog Shop online for many products to help the special needs child
Yahoo Directory of Special Education Resources in the Washington, DC area	View Listings Information from Yahoo!
The Out-of-Sync Child: Information, resources, workshops and help	View Website Look for help, workshops or products
Family Village: Washington, DC disability resources	View Resources A community center online
Kennedy Krieger Institute Resource Network: A site dedicated to Workshops through Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland	Go There View resources, workshops and links
Basic Concepts: private practice providing speech language and educational services for children of all ages and abilities	www.basicconcepts.org Click to discover therapy resources
National Speech/Language Center: Assistance with speech and language therapy services	Look at Services
Treatment and Learning Center: enabling children and adults to develop their full potential, communicate effectively with others, and achieve educational and vocational success	View Website Resources for recreation and therapeutic services

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KEEN: Kids Enjoy Exercise Now- One to one atheletic activities	View Website Find information on activities near you
United Cerebral Palsy Travel Suggestions: How and where to travel with individuals with cerebral palsy	View Suggestions Tips, pointers and suggestions to assist with travel
Therapeutic Recreation Camp: Camping programs for students with special needs	(202) 698-1794 Call for information
DC Summer Fun: Summer recreation services for children with special needs	http://www.dcsummerfun.dc.gov Find a program that's right for your child
Kid Therapy Works: Sensory Integration, tutoring and fine and gross motor activities	301-384-5081 or ktw4kids@verizon.net Call or send an email for information
Eddie’s Club: A recreation and social club for kids and teens with special needs	www.eddiesclub.org Click to register and search for events
Springfield Challenger Little League Baseball: for boys and girls, ages 4 – 21, who have any special needs that preclude them from participating in a mainstream Little League program.	www.springfieldchallenger.org Register, find out information and get team schedules
Camp Greentop: year round Camping & Therapeutic Recreation program	www.campgreentop.org/ Look for summer camps, assisted travel, year-round camping and community recreation
My Summer Camps. com: Information on summer camps for students of all abilities	View Listings Camps arranged by disability classification
Special Needs Camps and Recreation: Throughout Virginia	View Listings Look for all types of camping needs and services
Lynne C. Israel and Associates: Therapeutic recreation services revolving around sensory integration	View Services

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MRDDA	Web Portal Calendar for Local Events Go There
HSC Pediatric Center	Calendar of Events Go There
Autism Speaks	View Home Page
NICHCY Resources in Washington, DC	View Page
Autism Society of America	View Home Page
Bridges for Kids: Building Partnerships Between Families, Schools and Communities	View Washington DC Page
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth: Assists state and local workforce development systems to better serve youth with disabilities.	View Website Provides links to resources and information on: improving State & local policy, strengthening workforce development service delivery, and improving knowledge, skills, & abilities of direct service workers
Easter Seals Resources: providing exceptional services to ensure that people living with autism and other disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play.	View Home Page Information on how to get services and help those with special needs.

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Autism-PPD Information on Respite Services: Also contains links to the autism-ppd.net website with information to the disorder	View Suggestions Provides ideas on when, how and why to get respite care
The Sibling Support Project: Support for siblings of those with cognitive disorders	See Supports
ARCH Respite Services	Go to Home Page
Special Needs "Meet Ups" in Washington, DC: Support board for families to meet online or in person	View Website Find others in the area to communicate with either electronically or in person
COPE: Parent-run organization assisting families with special needs	View Information
The Source: A site with links to professional and parent organizations	View Listings
National Family Caregivers Association: Links to resources for support and respite care	View Listings
Brain Injury Resource Center: Help for families dealing with TBI in the Washington, DC area	View Web Page See what resources are available for those with TBI and their families
Parent Zone: Washington, DC and Baltimore area support groups	View Groups Browse by group name

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